PRS Co Ordinator
Look Ahead Housing and Care Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | £25,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Location | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Type | Full-time |
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PRS Co Ordinator
Private Renting Scheme Co-ordinator, Look Ahead Care Support and Housing, Kensington and Chelsea.
Looking for a new role where you can make a difference every day? We’re looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Private Renting Scheme Co-ordinator to join our Complex needs service in Kensington and Chelsea.
£25,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 110 services, providing support to around 7000 customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
Look Ahead »s RBKC Complex Needs service is a dynamic and fast paced accommodation-based service delivered across multiple sites in the borough. We are looking for team members who are resilient and committed to working with individuals who have experienced trauma and multiple exclusion. Working at RBKC Complex Needs provides an opportunity to work closely with clinical teams, local statutory agencies, substance misuse services and the criminal justice system, so is an ideal setting for candidates with an interest in psychology, trauma, offending behaviours, mental health and substance misuse. If this is you, submit your application today!
We’re looking for a Private Renting Scheme Co-ordinator to join our Complex needs service.
Essential:
- NVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Experience with supporting vulnerable adults with learning disabilities.
Desirable:
- Any other relevant qualifications within the social care sector.
Job Overview:
The Private Rented Sector Coordinator’s is responsible for managing and promoting Look Ahead’s PRS scheme across Lambeth Vulnerable Adults Service and Lambeth (Young People) Accommodation Based Service, whereby customers are re-settled into private rented accommodation. The post holder will be responsible for sourcing accommodation in the private rented sector, liaising with and developing relationships with private landlords.
The PRS Coordinator is responsible for promoting the private rented sector as a viable move on option to Look Ahead staff, customers, and other stake holders such as local authorities and funders. The post holder will directly support new customers to move into their new accommodation and ensure that they sustain their tenancies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop links with private sector landlords and estate agents to source private rented stock and promote Look Ahead as a partner organisation.
- Develop and maintain an information resource to support operational staff in the resettlement of customers. This will include (but not limited to) Local Housing Allowance Rates, Partner Landlord and Estate Agency details and Rent Deposit Schemes. Act as the main point of contact for information and resources on the private rented sector.
- Actively promote the private rented sector as a move on option. Assist operational staff to identify customers ready to access this option.
- In conjunction with operational staff assess the readiness of customers to move on into PRS and set up viewings for customers to access available accommodation.
- Provide a support service to new customers who move into the private rented sector including assisting them to access welfare benefits and loans/ grants available from the Department of Work and Pensions.
- Support customers who move into private rented accommodation to claim housing benefit and deal with any problems they may experience in maintaining their housing benefit claim and tenancy.
- Accompany customers to viewing
- Record detailed feedback from visits and events
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
Person Specification:
- Knowledge and understanding of Private Rented Scheme.
- Knowledge and experience of policy relating to Private Rented Sector.
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a high pressured environment.
- Prefers working as part of a group or team.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement.
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised.
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments with an ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour.
- Is highly motivated and a self-starter.
- Enjoys managing and motivating others.
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised.
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities.
If this occurs, you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Company description:
Look Ahead is a specialist housing association and provider of tailor-made care, support and accommodation services. We support thousands of people across London and the South East with a diverse range of needs, helping them to make individual choices, achieve goals and take control of their own lives. With over forty years in social care under our belt, we are experts through both practice and understanding. Today, we are proud to be the trusted partner of over 30 local authorities and health trusts, providing specialist support and care services for over 7,000 people every year with a wide range of needs, including: • Mental health • Learning disabilities • Homelessness and complex needs • Young people and care leavers With over 100 local services and 1000 staff there are plenty of opportunities for growth within the organisation.
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